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🌱 What sparked boos and protests at this week’s Pottsville commissioners meeting?

Pottsville, Pennsylvania Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning Pottsville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What sparked boos and protests at this week’s Pottsville commissioners meeting?
  • Which Pottsville students just made Commonwealth University’s Dean’s List?
  • See the latest Pottsville property and mortgage filings in Schuylkill County.

Also on today's calendar: July Afternoon Tea.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: A heavy t-storm in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 87, low: 62.
  • Sunday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 85 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Residents pack meeting to talk ICE facility, data centers, BRADS Landfill (republicanherald.com) — Schuylkill County residents packed a Pottsville commissioners meeting to challenge an ICE detention proposal, new data centers, and expansion of the BRADS Landfill toward St. Clair, citing traffic, pollution, and quality-of-life concerns. Officials defended data centers as potential tax stabilizers and outlined the county’s strong financial position, setting up key debates that could shape local infrastructure, environment, and taxes.
   

2. Schuylkill County Students Named to Commonwealth University Spring 2026 Dean's List (skooknews.com) — Several Pottsville students have earned spots on Commonwealth University’s Spring 2026 Dean’s List, celebrating GPAs of 3.5 or higher. Alongside classmates from across Schuylkill County, these local scholars are being recognized for strong academic work at Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, and Mansfield campuses, offering families and neighbors a reason to cheer their hometown achievers.
   

3. For the record 6/10/26 (thetimes-tribune.com) — Recent Schuylkill County property and mortgage filings include a Pottsville transaction involving Top Tier Design, plus a related Pottsville mortgage with Kiavi Funding. While most listings span Pike, Lackawanna, and Luzerne counties, Pottsville homeowners and investors can see how local real estate is moving and compare sale prices and loan amounts across nearby communities.
   

4. Pottsville Rotary underwrites healthcare at clinic in Africa (republicanherald.com) — Pottsville Rotary Club is helping fund a major expansion of a medical clinic in Eswatini, Africa, pledging $25,000 toward new maternity and reproductive health services. Local Rotarians previously backed a successful clean-water project there, and members heard an in-person update this week at Vito’s in St. Clair about how their support is saving lives abroad while keeping the club active at home.
   

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  • GIANT Food Stores posted a job opening for PT Deli Associate - 6030 in Pottsville. Apply here.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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